Can Domestic Expectations Quietly Undermine a Woman’s Leadership Potential?
What really happens when the weight of home expectations meets a woman’s leadership ambitions? Can both truly thrive side by side, or does one eventually give way? Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie once put it beautifully (and bluntly): “Gender roles are so deeply conditioned in us that we will often follow them even when they chafe […]
How Nwabisa Mayema, Feven Tsehaye and Madji Sock, Are Using Businesses To Create Lasting Impact.
The achievements, impact and sacrifices of African women are woven into every major milestone on the continent, so much so that every August, South Africa pauses to honour them during Women’s Month. Africa has long been the home of powerful women – from Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and beyond – and a new generation […]
Weza Solange Sibiya: A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and Powering African Leadership
From radio airwaves to regional diplomacy, Weza Solange is a powerful force using faith, purpose, and presence to shape a new era of African leadership. Rooted in her belief that true leadership begins with service, Weza has carved a unique path—blending her media background with deep advocacy work to amplify African voices, empower women, and […]
Toyosi Etim-Effiong Pays Courtesy Visit to Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Ahead of “That Good International Festival”
Toyosi Etim-Effiong, Founder of That Good Media and Convener of That Good International Festival, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, to formally seek the support and endorsement of the Ministry for the upcoming Creative Industry celebration, scheduled to take place on December 12, 2025, […]
Zaron Names Sharon Ooja as Brand Ambassador in Powerful New Partnership
In a move that feels as nostalgic as it is iconic, Zaron Cosmetics proudly welcomes Sharon Ooja as its newest brand ambassador. The beloved Nigerian actress, media personality, and all-round beauty inspiration is now the official face of one of Africa’s most celebrated beauty and skincare brands. For Sharon, this partnership is more than a […]
Breaking the Leadership Ceiling: The barriers holding women back.
“If you empower a woman, you empower a community. When women lead, things change.” — Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala, Director‑General, World Trade Organization And yet, even now, women are still being held back from leadership roles. There’s a glass ceiling everywhere, at work, in schools, in governance. And it’s not just personal limitations holding women back; it’s […]
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori: The Creative Powerhouse Proving That Creativity and Purpose Can Go Hand in Hand.
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as KieKie, has stepped into new territory with The Kiekie Unscripted Experience, a vibrant talent game show set to spotlight Nigeria’s next big stars. As an award-winning content creator, actress, and media entrepreneur, Kiekie has carved out a space for herself in the entertainment world. From her viral skits to sold […]
15 African Women Transforming the African Continent
Who is transforming Africa? The women who refuse to wait their turn.Africa has always had brilliance, courage, or vision. It has always had women who are not waiting for history to remember them, but shaping it in real time. These 15 women are doing just that, transforming how Africa works, thrives, and is seen by […]
LLA Interview: Oluwatobiloba Oguntoyinbo Is Helping African People With Cancer Live Better Lives
Oluwatobiloba Oguntoyinbo, is a cancer biologist and Founder of Synced Cancer Initiative, the Nigerian nonprofit making sure cancer is no longer a death sentence in Africa. After losing a loved one to cancer and witnessing firsthand how little was understood about the disease in underserved communities, Tobiloba chose to spring into action. Today, she’s bridging […]
Jessica Horn: Inside the Mind of Africa’s Leading Voice on Feminist Funding
How do you build the future while healing the past? Jessica Horn has spent two decades doing exactly that, pushing money, memory, and imagination toward liberation. From co-creating FRIDA and UHAI to leading Ford Foundation East Africa, Jessica has been at the forefront of feminist formations that challenge not just who gets funded, but […]